Yes, and that's what I currently recommend, but the design (with all the advanced menus) is daunting for "normies". It would go a long way to have a "simple app" that doesn't have any of those options and only offers the default mode.

Just an idea. I realize Zeus is not necessarily for "normies", but damn I'm tired of sending people to WoS and Alby

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Which menus / settings do you think need to be tucked away more?

Well, I just tried a fresh install, to give you more detailed opinions about the "quick start" mode, but I have been unable to get it to setup. Been waiting for hours, and it still just hangs on the first screen saying "ZEUS is starting your node". I tried deleting the app and trying again, but same result.... hours of waiting (and keeping the phone active) with no success 🤷

But, in response to your question, I can at least comment on the UI from the screen below... IMO, most of this should go away. Theres power tools and features that I personally love here, but it overwhelms the normies. I'm thinking a UI that looks like Venmo/CashApp or something. The user only sees basic send/receive choices, address book, and basically nothing else.

This is just my opinion ofc. I won't be offended if you tell me to kick rocks 😅

But, IMO, a "Venmo mode" UI would make it possible for me to get my normie friends into non-custodial lightning

Node startup shouldn’t last more than a minute. Would try reinstalling.

I have, 3 times now.

Its especially strange, because I already had a working Zeus install before I tried this 🫠

Check the logs under Menu > Embedded node > LND logs

This sometimes happens due to lack of storage or RAM